REI Co-op - Half Dome SL
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"A good robovac is a life changer. Even a $350 basic S8. It is a great place to start. ... I promise you that you will not be disappointed by a basic S8. It will change your life even if it can't fit under every piece of furniture you own. ... My two S8s just finished vacuuming our entire house in about 46 minutes. ... While my floors were being cleaned, I sat comfortably on our patio in the cool shade with a slight breeze and composed my far too long response to you while sipping a diet soda and relaxing. ... I will have to spend about four minutes maintaining my two S8s. This will be my entire contribution to my home floor cleaning effort for today. Four minutes!"
"Like 500$ these robots are currently the steal of the century ... You can get a mova p10 pro ultra (cannot remove its mops), equivalent to the l40/x40 for 500$ after a discount code"
"I got the Q5 Pro for $139. ... costs $450 less than what I paid for the S6 ... it is the best value option out there imo."
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"The roborock I have kicked and smashed with my foot so many times out of anger when it doesn't collaborate, and still he rocks 4-5 yrs later and no broken parts"
"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"I've used them for 1500 miles of multi-day hiking with no issues!"
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"We have traveled to 3 countries with it, set it up on taxis etc."
"Super easy. ... Took about 20-30 minutes"
"sets up in under 3 min including stake out time. ... Take down is just as fast and it fits in its storage bag with out much fuss. ... set up in under 90 seconds 120 if you putting in stakes."
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"It has never let me down, and I've seriously tested it. ... It's been in the highlands of Iceland, numerous backcountry national parks, and even camped at 13,400ft with it."
"I've had a REI half dome tent for nearing 10 years. ... otherwise it's been holding strong over multiple backpacking trips and car camping in rain and snow."
"I’ve had that thing all over the most remote parts of the Colorado Rockies and it has always performed perfectly."
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"still spacious enough for two"
"has enough room for 2"
"big vestibules"
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"Dropped about 9ozs and kicked myself the rest of the way down the trail for being so gullible. ... I could really feel those 9ozs off my back."
"For pack-in or hiking its FAR too heavy."
"Heavy af though. ... In general as a 2.8kg backpacking tent it's considered very heavy though, especially if you're taking days of food and other gear."
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"Tigerwall tents will not work. ... I tried them and at 6'2" they were both too small."
"Even if you only have one I regret going with the two person over the three when I take my girlfriend camping with me"
"I bought a Eureka Solitaire last season and just got a Eureka Midori 1 this Christmas for a bit more headroom."
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"Had to replace the cords in the poles because they lost their elasticity"
"the only issue is the elasticity in the poles ... I haven’t replaced mine though like you did, I need to get around to that."
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"I had a Half Dome from 2000 and it only had 3 nights on it. Fly was completely delaminating, seams, etc."
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"it fits either me and my pack, or me and my friend and nothing else (tho we’re both 6’2”)"
REI half dome! My husband and I backpacked the whole PCT with it. Was absolutely perfect. My husband is 6 ft. I think it would be a good fit with your height.
r/backpacking • tent recs!! (please help i’m so overwhelmed) ->It goes on sale sometimes. I got my Halfdome SL 2+ for $170 in 2023. The 2+ is definitely roomy enough for 2 people
r/camping • Good 2 person tent? ->+1 for the half dome. This will be year 10 with it for me too. I’ve taken it on all sorts of trips and the only issue is the elasticity in the poles but it’s an old tent. I haven’t replaced mine though like you did, I need to get around to that.
r/backpacking • Does anyone have 2 person Tent recommendations? ->Yes! My 2 person REI backpacking tent is awesome. Just enough room, easy to set up and breakdown, affordable, and has lasted a decade already with no problems. I strongly recommend to new tent to users to make the investment of buying the “footprint” if theres one that corresponds with your exact tent, or throwing a tarp underneath your tent. And be sure to lay it out in the sun to dry before packing up if possible, or do so once you get home. Just don’t pack up a wet tent for weeks or months.
r/camping • Complete camping beginner needs help picking a tent ->Yep that’s the backpacking tent I have as well. Love REI gear. The footprint is a no brainer if you want to stay dry for sure!
r/camping • Complete camping beginner needs help picking a tent ->REI’s halfdome and quarterdome are great affordable, durable starter tents.
r/BSA • New scout tent recommendations ->My REI dome tent has done great in the rain
r/camping • I need a tent that can handle some rain. ->I got the SL 2+ just for the dog as well 🤣
r/backpacking • What's the best 2 person backpacking tent that won't make me hate my partner? ->I have hiked with: REI Half Dome. Too heavy but free standing and plenty of room for two. Probably 90 miles with it. A couple discontinued tents. About forty-fifty miles with them. A Big Agnes Copper Spur. The 2p gets feeling cramped for two after a while. About 1,200’miles on the AT with it. A triplex. Great tent, especially with the pole caps. Finished the AT and did a good part of the PCT with it. XMid Pro 2. It is smaller than the XMid 2 and gets to feeling crowded after a while—which is why they brought out the 2+. Great for one person though. Did more of the PCT and part of the Oregon Coast Trail with it. Off-set Trio. My wife and I will be back on the trail in a couple weeks with it. 43 square feet. It is a palace. Almost 2,000 miles with it, mostly on the CDT.
r/AppalachianTrail • What's the best 2-person backpacking tent? Any suggestions? ->Cabelas six or 8 Alaskan Guide Tent. I have owned this tent for 15 years. Did lots of family camping and kept us dry. Backpacking I just use the rei 1/2 dome. Seam seal it. However my hard core backpacking day are behind me.
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